FAQs

Sophisticated Investors

As one of the guiding principles for this market to have facilitative rules and regulations, this market will only be available to Sophisticated Investors who are deemed to have better knowledge on the potential risk and return of this market.

How do Sophisticated Investors find the SMEs they want to invest in?

Before listing takes place, the list of new SMEs and companies applying for the LEAP Market will be available on Bursa Malaysia’s website. Sophisticated Investors can contact these companies through their respective Advisers to learn more and possibly invest in the companies.

After listing, trading will be similar to the ACE / Main Market. Sophisticated Investors will have to register with a broker and buy or sell shares through their accounts.

If I have a net worth of RM5 million, can I invest in the LEAP Market?

Yes, as this meets the definition of a Sophisticated Investor as per Schedule 6 and 7 of CMSA.

Is registration / disclosure required for Sophisticated Investors?

Sophisticated Investors are required to disclose information and documents to brokers based on the brokers ‘Know Your Client’ checks, prior to the opening of a trading account / prior to trading on LEAP Market (for existing CDS account holder).